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TERPSTRA, BLACK & MOORE, LTD. <br /> A-FFORNEYS AT LAW <br /> <br /> RONALD G. BLACK <br /> ELJT_ABETH K. MOORE <br /> BRIAN A. PARK <br /> JAMES A. BUMGARDNER <br /> RHONDA d. MAGNUSSEN <br />JOHN W. TERPSTRA (RETIREE)) <br /> <br />November 9, 2001 <br /> <br />HAND DELIVERED <br /> <br />Ms. Stephanie Klinzing <br />Mayor of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> <br />Re: City Prosecuting Contract <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Klinzing: <br /> <br />Our firm learned that the City of Elk River placed an advertisement in the Elk River Star <br />News/Star Shopper for City Prosecutor for Elk River. While the ad appears to seek an in- <br />house attorney who reports to the Elk River Police Department, I write to express our <br />firm's interest in providing this service for Elk River. <br /> <br />First, our firm can afford cost-effective prosecution for the City of Elk River. We have a <br />team of five experienced trial lawyers and a support staff of three. <br /> <br />.~ec.o. nd, our attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience. We are familiar <br />with the Sherburne County court system as well as the local law enforcement and <br />administrative officials. <br /> <br />Third, our firm's historical presence in Elk River demonstrates our commitment to Elk <br />River. Many of our lawyers and staff reside in the community. We believe that the City's <br />confidence in local businesses and professionals is important to effectively prosecute and <br />curtail crime in Elk River. <br /> <br />Finally, we are concerned about the appearance of impropriety if the City prosecutor <br />works for or is significantly influenced by the Elk River Police Department. The Minnesota <br />Rules of Professional Conduct mandate that a prosecutor's responsibility is that of a <br />"minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate." Minn. R. Prof. Cond.' 3.8, <br />Comment--1985. <br /> <br /> 913 MAIN STREET · ELK RIVER · MINNESOTA · 55330 <br />TELEPHONE (763) 441 -7040 · FACSIMILE (763) 441 -0901 <br /> <br /> <br />